2026-2027 Occupational Therapist

About the Employer

Learning for a Lifetime - Committed to the FutureWere proud to be a district creating innovative programs opening schools attracting students and preparing them for college and careers. Our vision is clear all students are entitled to a successful education our focus is learning and we are a team. This vision is shared by our community and we are thankful for the tremendous support we receive which helps make our schools special places for children to learn. We have strong academic and enrichment programs magnet programs and distinguished schools from transitional kindergarten through high school. Our district has received national recognition for our work in closing the achievement gap and increasing access to advanced curriculum for all students.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmDEFINITION OF POSITIONUnder the supervision of the Director of Special Education or designee the OccupationalTherapist participates as a member of a trans-disciplinary team assessing PK-12th grade students and adults (ages 18-22) to determine current levels of motor development areas of family concern and the students developmental areas of need. They will develop and monitor student goals requiring Occupational Therapy services. The Occupational Therapist will also provide educationally related occupational therapy services to students with various disabilities according to the students Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Additionally they will provide assessment consultation and direct occupational therapy to students within educational developmental and functional parameters develop and implement individual and/or group occupational therapy intervention OF DUTIESThe following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may or may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.- Participate as a member of the educational IEP team;- Provide educationally related occupational therapy assessment in areas of suspected disability;- Develop individual student baseline goals and therapy intervention plans;- Provide educationally relevant occupational therapy interventions to students;- Consult with and train classroom personnel to implement intervention plans in the students school environment;- Prepare reports and maintain records as required;- Maintain confidential information and operational records and files including data collection;- Monitor and report on individual progress of students review on an annual basis and reassess on a triennial basis;- Facilitate student independence;- Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy- Masters Degree (desired not required)- Certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board- Bilingual English/Spanish both oral and written (desired not required)- Advanced training in sensory integration (desired not required)- Experience working with children in an occupational therapy or educational setting is highly desirable- Experience working with students aged 3-22 years old and with diverse disabilitiesPHYSICAL ABILITIESThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Sufficient vision to read printed and electronic material- Sufficient hearing to conduct in person telephone and online platform conversations- Sufficient volume tone and diction in conversation on the telephone and in addressing groups- Sufficient physical mobility and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate technology and other devices- Sit and stand for prolonged periods of time- Lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs. at waist height for short distancesOTHER REQUIREMENTS- Fingerprint clearance prior to employment- TB clearance prior to employment- Compliance with current health mandates- Completion of mandated trainings- Valid California Drivers license

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

• Other (Certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered)

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy- Masters Degree (desired not required)- Certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board- Bilingual English/Spanish both oral and written (desired not required)- Advanced training in sensory integration (desired not required)- Experience working with children in an occupational therapy or educational setting is highly desirable- Experience working with students aged 3-22 years old and with diverse disabilitiesPHYSICAL ABILITIESThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Sufficient vision to read printed and electronic material- Sufficient hearing to conduct in person telephone and online platform conversations- Sufficient volume tone and diction in conversation on the telephone and in addressing groups- Sufficient physical mobility and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate technology and other devices- Sit and stand for prolonged periods of time- Lift and/or carry up to 25 lbs. at waist height for short distancesOTHER REQUIREMENTS- Fingerprint clearance prior to employment- TB clearance prior to employment- Compliance with current health mandates- Completion of mandated trainings- Valid California Drivers license

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

• Other (Certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered)

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